MU:MU18102 English for Mathematicians II

MU18102 English for Mathematicians II

Mathematical Institute in Opava
Summer 2024

Extent and Intensity

0/2/0. 2 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).

Teacher(s)

PhDr. Veronika Woznicová, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)

Guaranteed by

RNDr. Petr Vojčák, Ph.D.
Mathematical Institute in Opava

Timetable of Seminar Groups

MU18102/01: Thu 11:25–13:00 R2, V. Woznicová

Prerequisites (in Czech)

MU18101 English for Mathematicians I && TYP_STUDIA(N)

Course Enrolment Limitations

The course is only offered to the students of the study fields the course is directly associated with.

fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with

Course objectives

The aim of the course is to enhance students' skills in scholarly writing in English.

Syllabus

The focus is on autonomy in language training. Students write short essays on scholarly subjects of their own choice. Emphasis is laid on clarity and exactness.

Literature

required literature

Trzeciak, J. Writing Mathematical Papers in English. European Mathematical Society, 2005. info

recommended literature

Murphy, R. English Grammar in Use. Cambridge: CUP, 2004. info
Hornby, A.S. Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2002. info
Wells, J.C. Harlow. Longman Pronunciation Dictionary. Longman, 2000. info
Swan, M. Practical English Usage. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 1998. info
Krantz, Steven G. A primer of mathematical writing. Providence, RI: AMS, 1997. info

Language of instruction

English

Further comments (probably available only in Czech)

Study Materials
The course can also be completed outside the examination period.

Teacher's information

Active attendance, preparation of written assignments, oral presentation.